MUMBAI: GlobeCast has signed a series of deals for sports distribution in 2011, the largest of which is with Total Sports Asia (TSA), the official rightsholder for the BWF Super Series Badminton and ITTF Pro-Tour Table-Tennis from 2011 to 2013. The broadcast company has appointed GlobeCast as its official satellite service provider for these events.
GlobeCast will provide satellite and fiber delivery from four events for Total Sports Asia: the ITTF Slovenia Open and England Open and two Superseries events in Kuala Lumpur and Seoul in January.
GlobeCast’s ad-hoc team deploy year-round around the world to provide the best live coverage for major events for broadcasters and rightsholders. Clients turn to GlobeCast for delivery of major events and content in HD, SD and 3D formats around the globe via satellite and the GlobeCast Backbone Network.
In a separate deal, GlobeCast oversaw the delivery of the SD world feed for the 5th Royal Trophy from 7-9 January in Hua Hin, Thailand for Entertainment Group, delivering a cumulative 21 broadcast hours via satellite.
Finally, GlobeCast is also involved in the AFC Asian Cup Finals taking place in Doha, Qatar.
